Review of Blonde Venus (1932) by Ginette G — 16 Jul 2008
In his book "Cine o Sardina" Guillermo Cabrera Infante says about Marlene Dietrich "in her movies she was both a saint and a whore", both roles played in Blonde Venus. I agree, she graciously sold the cutest maternal moments, she was great, mysterious, playful, intriguing in her cabaret scenes.
I'll remember her in this movie singing the german lullaby and telling her little son they were going to see "a nice, big kitchen" (when in fact she was peniless and offered to wash dishes at a restaurant), and I'll remember her as well boldly declaring in a homeless shelter "Don't you think I can make it? Watch!" Priceless.
I think her Helen in this movie shouldn't be forced to choose between domesticity and artistic life, but then what do I know? ... Don't miss the maid, Hattie McDaniel (the same actress portraying "Mammy" Scarlett's nanny &maid in Gone with the wind).
This review of Blonde Venus (1932) was written by Ginette G on 16 Jul 2008.
Blonde Venus has generally received positive reviews.
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